Senior Machine Learning Engineer I, AI Governance (Remote USA)

Optro

$120K — $150K *
US-AnywhereRemote in Kentucky, US
Information Technology
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science, Statistics, Mathematics, or related field
  • 4+ years of experience in developing and deploying machine learning models
  • Ability to write scalable production-quality code
  • Proficiency in classical ML methods and familiarity with LLMs
  • Excellent programming skills in Python or Java
  • Experience with machine learning frameworks (e.g., TensorFlow, PyTorch)
  • Strong communication and collaborative skills

Responsibilities

  • Build, ship, and own product features from conception to execution
  • Collaborate with designers and product managers on high-performing features
  • Utilize a variety of ML techniques with focus on reliability and performance
  • Write maintainable, testable, and well-designed code
  • Document design processes clearly and effectively
  • Troubleshoot and resolve software bugs
  • Maintain a customer-centric approach in product development
  • Stay current with AI/ML advancements and explore new technologies
  • Engage in Agile software development processes
  • Work with a variety of languages and tools including Python, Node.JS, PostgreSQL, and Docker

Benefits

  • Launch a career at a leading SaaS company
  • $200/month for personal enhancement activities
  • Comprehensive health coverage
  • 401(k) with company match
  • Flexible and accrued vacation policies
  • Birthday and volunteering time off
  • Access to employee resource groups
  • Opportunities for team bonding and events
  • Parental leave
Full Job Description
Remote, USA

Why This Role is Exciting

We are seeking a passionate and skilled Machine Learning Engineer to join our effort to push the frontiers of risk management. This role offers the opportunity to work with cutting-edge Large Language Models (LLMs), utilizing techniques like Retrieval-Augmented Generation (RAG), Few-Shot Learning, Prompt Engineering, Fine-Tuning, Semantic Search, and Knowledge Distillation, etc. You will apply your expertise to build advanced AI/ML solutions, enhancing our AuditBoard product portfolio with features like chat systems, agentic workflows, intelligent data extraction, and personalized insights. If you're excited about leveraging modern AI/ML techniques to transform the industry, this role is for you. Join our customer-focused team dedicated to continuous learning and innovation.

Key Responsibilities
  • Build, ship, and own product features end-to-end
  • Work with designers, and product managers to create high-performing product features.
  • Apply a range of techniques-from classical ML to LLM-based approaches (RAG, prompt engineering, fine-tuning, semantic search)-with a strong focus on reliability, performance, and maintainability
  • Write well-designed, maintainable, and testable code
  • Write clear and well-defined design documentation
  • Troubleshoot, debug, and resolve software bugs
  • Be product-minded and think about the customer
  • Stay updated on AI/ML advancements and explore new techniques and tools.
  • Participate in an Agile software development life cycle
  • Work with Python, JavaScript, Node.JS, Docker, PostgreSQL, Kubernetes, etc

Attributes of a Successful Candidate
  • Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science, Statistics, Mathematics, or a related field
  • 4 plus years of hands-on experience in developing and deploying machine learning models
  • Ability to write scalable production-quality code
  • Proficiency in classical machine learning methods and familiarity with newer techniques like LLMs
  • Excellent programming skills in Python, Java, or similar languages
  • Experience with machine learning frameworks such as TensorFlow, PyTorch, Hugging Face, Keras, MXNet, or scikit-learn.
  • Familiarity with search/information retrieval, and ranking systems
  • Strong communication skills and ability to work collaboratively
  • Analytically minded with a focus on metrics and evaluation
  • Motivation to work hard and always be learning

Preferred
  • Experience with Node.JS and modern ES6 or TypeScript
  • Experience working on SaaS web applications
  • Basic understanding of distributed systems
  • Bonus: Docker, Kubernetes experience, AWS/Azure cloud infrastructure

Perks (United States)
  • Launch a career at one of the fastest-growing SaaS companies in North America and EMEA!
  • Live your best life (LYBL)! $200/mo for anything that enhances your life
  • Comprehensive employee health coverage
  • 401(k) with company match
  • Competitive compensation & bonus program
  • Flexible vacation (exempt) / Accrued vacation (non-exempt)
  • Time off for your birthday & volunteering
  • Employee resource groups
  • Opportunities for team and company-wide get-togethers!
  • Parental Leave


*perks may vary based on eligibility/location

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